Best public schools in El Sobrante, CA
All 3 public schools in El Sobrante, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
3public schools
1,322students enrolled, 2025-26
50%median school, reading (ELA)
43%median school, math
$726Kmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
West County Mandarin has the highest reading result in El Sobrante at 64%, and West County Mandarin has the highest math result at 62%. The median El Sobrante school is 2 points below the Contra Costa County reading average (52%) and about the same as the California average (49%). Schools here belong to West Contra Costa Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $726K to $726K.
El Sobrante elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West County MandarinEl Sobrante · Grades K-8 | West Contra Costa Unified | 64% | 62% | $726K |
| 2 | Olinda ElementaryEl Sobrante · Grades K-6 | West Contra Costa Unified | 50% | 43% | $726K |
| 3 | Murphy ElementaryEl Sobrante · Grades K-6 | West Contra Costa Unified | 29% | 28% | $726K |
How El Sobrante compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| El Sobrante (median school) | 50% | 43% |
| Contra Costa County | 52% | 43% |
| California | 49% | 38% |